CLEANING AND SANITIZING
MONTHLY & INITIAL START UP:
Sanitize the Ice Storage System.
Note: this should only be done by qualified
personnel.
CLEANING PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Disconnect Power Before Cleaning! Do
not use metal scrapers, sharp objects or abrasives
on the ice storage hopper, top cover and the
agitator disk, as damage may result.
Do not use solvents or other cleaning agents, as
they may attack the plastic material.
Soap solution - Use a mixture of mild detergent
and warm (100 degrees F) potable water.
1. Unplug the electrical cord from the electrical
power.
2. Remove cover and discard all remaining ice.
3. Mix a solution of 1 ounce of household bleach to
2 gallons of potable water, or: mix a solution of any
locally approved sanitizer, following the directions
for mixing and applying that sanitizer.
CAUTION: When pouring liquid into the hopper, do
not exceed the rate of 1/2 gallon per minute.
Important: Perform the following at least once a
month.
4. Remove agitator assembly.
5. Using a long handle nylon bristle brush, clean
the interior of the hopper, and top cover with soap
solution. Clean the agitator assembly with soap
solution using a nylon brush or a sponge.
Thoroughly rinse the hopper, top cover and agitator
with clean potable water.
6. Remove merchandiser and ice chute cover from
dispenser.
7. With a nylon bristle brush or sponge, clean the
inside of the ice chute, gasket and cover with soap
solution and rinse thoroughly to remove all traces
of detergent.
8. Re-assemble Agitator assembly. Take special
care to ensure that the thumbscrew is tight.
9. Using a mechanical spray bottle filled with
sanitizing solution, spray the entire interior and
agitator assembly. Allow to air dry.
10. Re-assemble ice chute assembly.
11. Using a mechanical spray bottle filled with
sanitizing solution, spray the inside of the ice
chute. Allow to air dry.
12. Reinstall merchandiser.
13. Wipe the top edge of the ice hopper with the
sanitizing solution, allow to air dry.
14. Pour in fresh, sanitary ice and replace the
cover. Plug the unit in, and it is now ready to
dispense ice.
ID150, ID200, ID250
May 2002
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